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KING BENJAMIN Chapter 12

ing Benjamin was a righteous Nephite king. With K the help of other righteous men, he brought peace to the land. Words of 1:17–18

King Benjamin became old and wanted to talk to his The people came from all over the land and gathered people. He needed to tell them that his son Mosiah near the temple. They placed their tents so the doors would be the next king. Mosiah 1:9–10 faced the temple. Mosiah 2:1, 5–6

King Benjamin spoke from a tower so the Nephites could He told his people that he had tried hard to serve them. hear him. Mosiah 2:7 He said the way to serve God is by serving one another. Mosiah 2:14, 17

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King Benjamin told the people to obey God’s command- King Benjamin said Jesus Christ would soon be born on ments. Those who faithfully keep the commandments the earth. His mother’s name would be Mary. will be happy and someday live with God. Mosiah 2:41 Mosiah 3:5, 8

Jesus would perform miracles. He would heal the sick Jesus would suffer and die for the sins of all people. Those and bring the dead back to life. He would make the who repent and have faith in Jesus will be forgiven of blind see and the deaf hear. Mosiah 3:5 their sins. Mosiah 3:7, 11–12

King Benjamin told the Nephites that wicked men would After three days Jesus would be resurrected. Mosiah 3:10 whip Jesus. Then they would crucify him. Mosiah 3:9

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After King Benjamin spoke, the Nephites fell to the The people had faith in Jesus Christ, and they prayed to ground. They were sorry for their sins and wanted to be forgiven. Mosiah 4:2 repent. Mosiah 4:1–2

The Holy Ghost filled their hearts. They knew that God King Benjamin told his people to believe in God. He had forgiven them and that he loved them. They felt wanted them to know that God had created all things peace and joy. Mosiah 4:3 and that he is wise and powerful. Mosiah 4:9

King Benjamin told the people to be humble and pray He told the parents not to let their children fight or argue. every day. He wanted his people to always remember Mosiah 4:14 God and be faithful. Mosiah 4:10–11

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He told them to teach their children to be obedient and He warned the people to be careful with what they to love and serve one another. Mosiah 4:15 thought, said, and did. They were to be faithful and keep the commandments for the rest of their lives. Mosiah 4:30

King Benjamin asked the people if they believed his They all covenanted, or promised, to keep God’s com- teachings. They all said they did. The Holy Ghost had mandments. King Benjamin was pleased. Mosiah 5:5–6 changed them, and they no longer wanted to sin. Mosiah 5:1–2

King Benjamin gave his son Mosiah the right to be the Mosiah was a righteous king. He worked hard and new king. Three years later King Benjamin died. served his people, as his father had. Mosiah 6:6–7 Mosiah 6:3, 5

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